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Show
Off Your Latest Family Memories in an Easy-to-Update Family Gallery
Got a little extra wall space? Showcase your snapshots, favorite family
pictures or gotta-see-it candid shots in a great-looking family photo
gallery that's easy to change and update as your photo collection grows.
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Materials:
Gallery-style photo frames (front-loaders work best for quick updates)
Favorite photos (5x7 and 4x6)
Nails
Hammer
Tape
Paper
Step 1: First,
start with a selection of simple gallery-style front-loading photo frames.
We found two sets of 10 frames in assorted sizes (with mats) at Target
which worked great for this project (total cost: $25.00). Create a professional
look in your photo composition by using consistent colors and frame styling
throughout -- plus, this lets the photos and subjects be the center of
attention, not the frames!!! Select your favorite photos and insert into
frames -- keeping the paper frame inserts for use in a later step.
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2: Arrange your composition on the floor or bed. Depending on the space
you have to fill, let two to three large frames (8x10 or 10x13) anchor the
composition, next arrange the remaining frames into the composition from
largest to smallest. A gallery look is achieved by keeping relatively consistent
spacing between all frames, aliging some while offsetting others. Remember,
not every frame needs to be perfectely lined up to its neighbor. A little
variety in alignment creates interest. |
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3: After the arrangement layout is complete, use the paper frame inserts
as location markers by taping them to the wall, duplicating (or refining)
your arrangement layout. (If frames do not have paper inserts, simply cut
paper to size and use).
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HINT: Before
you tape the paper markers to the wall, mark the area for the nail hole.
Do this by measuring and marking the center of the paper and the distance
from the top of the frame to the hanger (or the hanging point if frames
have hanging wires)
Step 4: After
finalizing frame placement with on the wall, nail hanging nails directly
through the paper as marked. This way, you don't have to mark the wall
or guess nail placement.
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Step 5: Hang
photos over paper makers, everything should be an exact match. Then remove
frames and paper (just rip off of the nail), re-hang photos... and Enjoy!!!
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